This Hilarious ‘9-1-1’ Episode Is Now Heartbreaking on a Rewatch

When a major character death or a game-changing plot twist occurs late into a series, it can recontextualize old episodes upon a rewatch. This has been the case with the death of Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) in Season 8 of9-1-1. There is an added level of sadness to moments like Buck (Oliver Stark) telling Bobby he doesn’t know what he would do without himwhile worrying about his exposure to radiationback in Season 3....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Allison Francis

We Can Be Heroes Images Reveals Netflix's Sharkboy & Lavagirl Spinoff

Netflix has released the first images from the upcoming original filmWe Can Be Heroes, which hails from writer/directorRobert Rodriguezand is set in the same universe as his 2005 filmThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirlthat starredTaylor LautnerandTaylor Dooley. This new movie finds alien invaders kidnapping Earth’s superheroes, thus forcing their children to team up and work together to save their parents. These first-look images reveal a pretty stellar cast that includesPedro Pascal,Priyanka Chopra Jonas,Christian Slater, andBoyd Holbrook, while the ensemble also includesChristopher McDonald,Adriana Barraza,Vivien Blair, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Akira Akbar, Lyon Daniels, Nathan Blair, Lotus Blossom, Hala Finley, Andy Walken, Dylan Henry Lau, Andrew Diaz, Taylor Dooley, Sung Kang, Haley Reinhart, J....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Olivia Oneill

Why Watcher Is a Cathartic Expression of Feminist Rage

Chloe Okuno’s psychological thrillerWatcher, now available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, starsMaika Monroeas Julia, a young American woman who has moved to Romania for her husband Francis (Karl Glusman)’s new job. Learning of a serial killer dubbed “The Spider” decapitating women in her area, Julia becomes paranoid that she could be his next victim. Her paranoia increases exponentially when she repeatedly notices a strange man, the nameless Watcher (Burn Gorman), looking at her from the apartment across the street....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · April Farley

Willy Wonka Movie Is a Prequel, Producer Confirms

The untold origin story behind one of the most iconic fictional characters in history is due to be revealed. We learned earlier this year that Warner Bros. was developingaWilly WonkamoviewithPaddingtonandPaddington 2directorPaul Kingin talks to take the helm. At the time, plot details were unclear but we did know thatSimon Rich(Man Seeking Woman) was writing the script andDavid Heyman(Harry PotterandFantastic Beastsfranchises) was producing. A further curiosity arrived this summer when Colliderbroke the newsthat actors likeDonald GloverandRyan Goslingwere on the studio’s shortlist to play Willy Wonka in this new film, which at the time was rumored to be a prequel....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Christine May

Wish Upon Featurette Teases Crazy Kills and Realistic Thrills

Today, we’re happy to debut an exclusive new behind-the-scenes featurette from the upcoming horror thrillerWish Upon. The film starsJoey Kingas Clare, a teenage girl taking her teenage lumps when she discovers an old music box that grants wishes… until it makes you pay the toll with the bloody death of you and your loved ones. The latest look at the film promises up a pretty fun spin on the oldMonkey’s Pawyarn with a dose ofFinal Destination-style freak accident kills, which I could really get into....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Emma Nichols

X-Men: Apocalypse Post-Credit Scene Explained

Note: The following article contains spoilers forX-Men: Apocalypse. Duh. A newX-Menmovieis in theaters, which means there’s another post-credits sequence to dissect. DirectorBryan Singermade his triumphant return to the franchise with the 70s-setX-Men: Days of Future Past, which very clearly set up the following installment with its post-credits sequence teasing the villain Apocalypse in Ancient Egypt. Indeed, the world’s first mutant took center stage inX-Men: Apocalypse, which is now playing everywhere, but what did Singer and Co....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Robert White

‘Game Of Thrones’: 10 Best Lannister Episodes, Ranked

Game of Throneshad several prominent noble houses that kept the show interesting. However, few families were more important to the story than the mighty Lannisters. The Lions of the Rock were as crucial as the Starks of Winterfell, with the three Lannister siblings and their intimidating father masterminding several of the show’s most notable events. The Lannisters appeared in nearly everyGame of Thronesepisode, leaving their mark on the show. However, a few chapters are more Lannister-focused than others, revealing new sides to the family and cementing their place as the show’s most interesting family....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1487 words · Jennifer Davis

‘Girls5eva’ Season 3 Ending Explained

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Girls5eva Season 3. Our favorite ’90s has-been girl group has finally returned, asGirls5eva’s third season premiered last week after an almost two-year hiatus. The show—created byMeredith Scardinoand executive-produced byRobert CarlockandTina Fey—found further life following a quiet cancellation at Peacock and a swift save by Netflix. Season 3 picks up sometime after the Season 2 finale, in which the girls make their final moves before going out on tour....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Joseph Barnes

‘Summer House’ Star Amanda Batula Should Know Her Worth

Viewers metAmanda Batulaback in Season 1 ofSummer House,and during that time, she was only one ofKyle Cooke’sflings, but as time went on, they grew closer and closer, which led to them being in a relationship and now being husband and wife. DuringSummer House,Kyle had always mentioned wanting to start his own business, and it wasn’t until Season Two of the show that he decided to start his own brand / company of alcoholic beverages calledLoverboy....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Thomas Davis

’The Voice’s Niall Horan Reveals a Major Regret That Could Haunt His Season 28 Return

Returning for another stint in the turning chairs,Niall Horanis excited to return toThe Voice, but theOne Directionstar has also expressed a bit of regret. In a recent video shared onThe Voice’s official Instagram account, Horan joined fellow Season 28 coachMichael Bubléto reveal some trepidation. “I’m coming back as a coach. I took a year out to go on tour, and I’m not sure how I feel about coming back. …It’s a nerve-wracking experience to come back, and I’m not sure if anyone’s going to want to be on my team,” he said....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Rhonda Ford

“That Would Be My Dream”: Charisma Carpenter Sheds Light On Her Potential ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Return

Another member of the (almost) original Scooby Gang has tossed their hat into the ring in hopes of returning for theBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot. While speaking to an audience over the weekend at the Indiana Comic Con,Charisma Carpentershared some optimistic words for fans who are keeping their fingers crossed for the return ofCordelia Chase. Completely understanding that the project is still very much in its early stages, she told the crowd:...

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Russell Richards

'Angel' Characters, Ranked by Likeability

Angelhas long lived in the shadows ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer, but that tends to be inevitable for most TV spin-offs. After Season 3 ofBuffyaired, the titular character, Angel,left the show and moved to Los Angeles to assist people with various supernatural problems while battling demonic forces.Angelended up being a little darker and moodier thanBuffy, and while that show was largely a coming-of-age story,Angelfelt like a show about surviving the grind of adulthood....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1431 words · Robert Jefferson

'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' Tackles UNOS and Organ Donation

Back whenteen dramas were all the rage, long-running seriesOne Tree Hilldelivered a scene that will forever be in our hearts: While Dan Scott (Paul Johansson) was waiting for a heart transplant, he got to see that organ fall to the floor inside the hospital and get picked up by a dog that runs away with it.It’s great TV, and asLast Week Tonight with John Oliverproved this week, perfectly illustrates everything that’s wrong with the organ and body donation systems in the U....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Lee Day